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My vote would be for a larger frame 40hp. You will appreciate the extra traction. I have a Rear Pull snowblower and I love it. They are more prevalent in Canada than the US. I have a MK Martin/Meteor. Pronovost, Normand, Lucknow, Erskine, Farm King, Smyth Welding and Bush Hog all make them...

Thinking about my cordless tools, the only thing I would also relate to Tractors/Implements: Have some warning before the battery dies Have some warning before the heat/draw shuts off the tool

I wouldn't water my yard with a 1/2" hose. My preference would be to find a way to run 3/4".

Any solar panels in your future?

This.

The entrepreneurs will spring up everywhere using EV concepts, making all kinds of things. We're kind of in the Wright Brothers stage.

93 miles range 238 lbs At $1,200, I might even want one.

That's not Cricket!

I would go with the larger 14.9-26. BTW what kind of tractor are you buying? FWIW, I've had R1s and R4s. I'm all about traction so I prefer the R1s. In greasy snow, the R4s turned into racing slicks. I suspect they would do the same in mud. I wish tractor manufacturers offered R4s in the...

So, I keep trying to wrap my head around the logic of the offside rule. You would think an aggressive offense would want to out hustle the defense and get ahead of them. If the same rule applied to basketball, you would not have a fast break, you'd have a half-fast break :)

0.2 hours is loading and unloading from the trailer.

Right answer.

I have sold every one of my CUTs for as much or more than I paid for them after several years of use - Including a grey market Shibaura. CUTs just plain hold their value.

So what are your plans fore a fix?

I like Cross Country as a sport. IN NW WI, they run in beautiful places, spectators cheer for gifted runners from opposing schools, and the last runner to cross the finish line gets rousing cheers. Seems to have the best sportsmanship of the fans.

Operator error

Two guys are sitting in a bar. One guy orders another beer, but has run out of money. The bartender says he will give him a beer if he takes a sip out of the spitoon. The guy walks over to the spitoon and DRINKS THE WHOLE THING! The other guy said "He said just take a sip, why did you drink...

I had a friend who was an electrical lineman. He was always sloppy, and always had snoose on his clothes. We asked him why he chewed snoose. He said when he was on the pole, if the snoose leaked out of the right side of his mouth, the the pole was leaning to the right. If the snoose leaked...

I'm not in a rush to buy an Electric Vehicle - BUT I expect at some point in the future it could happen. That would be a 50% reduction of ICE vehicles in my household. That is what the transition to EVs could look like. The major auto manufacturers and tractor manufacturers are investing in...

Fun times.

Maybe they should partner with Citroen.

There are lots of Suburbanites :)

That's amazing. Any rollicking nil/nil ties in that record?

Water Bugs ...

Because Handball was already taken. That doesn't explain Squash though.

I have to repost this classic from Bleeding Orange ..... We have the standard 6 ft. fence in the backyard, and a few months ago, I heard about burglaries increasing dramatically in the entire city. To make sure this never happened to me, I got an electric fence and ran a single wire along the...

Soccer, like hockey is like watching water bugs!

Coal is dead. Every year, more coal fired plants are taken OUT of service. Renewables will continue to grow, and if fossil fuel generation is needed, it will be cheaper cleaner natural gas. RIP Dirty Coal.

Locally, we had a worm farm ( I think waxys). The owner sold it on land contract, and was horrified when the buyer repaid the loan ($1M) in one year! All I know is that it was profitable and they were obsessed about a closed environment - no contamination of any sort.

If the grass is heavy and high, make the rear of the mower quite a bit higher than the front.

So Yanmars, you have received lots of diagnostic advice, and operating advice. Are you going to try any of them? Inquiring minds want to know:cool:

From the TC40 PTO loss of power thread ...

Maybe try some of the suggestions put forward and report back.

I suppose it is possible that in heavy grass the hinged blades swing back and don't cut well. I agree to sharpen the blades for grass. It will also help to adjust the mower so the rear end is elevated. This will make the discharge much more effecient.

I've had shear pins break, with ends remaining intact giving the appearance that all is well. You've checked that, so the problem sounds like issues with the PTO clutch.

Not sure this will help, but if you adjust the rear tail wheel so the rear of the mower is elevated, the mowed grass can more easily exit the mower. It can make a difference in the power needed to spin the blades.

Beautiful!

Our generators won't run because they are all gunked up with ethanol.:oops:

In Russia, they don't need any stinkin Cab Over crash test standards :oops:

Ethanol was a deal with the devil. It was supposed to reduce dependence on foreign oil an provide a larger market for corn. Legislation written by the Big Oil and Agri Business Lobby - what could possibly go wrong? I hate ethanol, and won't put in any small engine.

Last week, G7 countries, in an effort to stem the effects of climate change, agree to stop funding for coal power projects that emit carbon by the end of 2021 That won't be good for coal exports. To be clear, I don't really care if a person likes coal. I just grow weary of the "whistling past...

From US Energy Information Administration

Inconvenient truths Coal mining in the United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Total US coal production, 1870–2018 Coal mining in the United States is an industry in transition. Production in 2017 was down 33% from the peak production of 1,162.7 million short tons...

Looking good

I still struggle uploading my Gaia GPS trails to google earth, but I uploaded a screenshot to show their free satellite and topo layers. They are decent, but Google Earth is more current.

Yep - Wisconsin has been behind the curve on weaning itself from coal. Minnesota has been much better at it, but Wisconsin finally got the memo. Alliant Energy Will Shut Down Its Last Coal Plant In Wisconsin Utility's Coal-Fired Facility In Columbia County To Close By End Of 2024 By Danielle...

The first step of a 10 Step Program is admitting you have a problem. How long will Wyoming cling to a dying industry (dirty coal)? They could pivot to renewables (especially wind energy) and the knowledge economy (they have robust broadband), but that would mean abandoning their Coal Masters...

I'm okay with nuclear also, provided they have a safe way to store nuclear waste. NIMBY gets in the way for that.

Got it. I guess I'll just make some popcorn and watch. Will Glenrock capture more carbon, or dollars from the state? The Only Carbon Capture Coal Plant in the U.S. Just Closed Molly Taft 2/02/21 10:13AM The Only Carbon Coal Capture Plant in the U.S. Just Closed

That's a 2019 link. Looks like the the Dave Johnston Plant is still a dog with a 2027 retirement date.

So back to the original thread. Electric tractors will come - gradually. Most of us TBNrs will probably use our beloved diesel CUTs untill the day we die. Suburban warriors will love having electric SCUTs. Orchards, vineyards and nurseries will be early adopters. Farmers will too, once Deere...

Not surprised that Wyoming is trying to protect coal, but which coal fired power plant does Amazon own? If you're right about coal's renaissance, you could make a killing in the market. Looks to me that Amazon is betting on renewables.

If you believe coal has a bright future, by all means invest in coal mines or coal stock. The percentage of electricity generated in the US continues to plummet and each year, more coal fired power plants are retired. Cheap natural gas has been a toxin to toxic coal. I feel badly for the coal...

Shareholders are voting with their wallets - recognizing the death throes of coal and diminished future for Big Oil (unless they reinvent themselves)

So, did you get your tractor working? Any tips for future readers?

The Bobcat site says Get a $400 USD*/$520 CAD* rebate when you add two three-point implements to the purchase of your new compact tractor (excludes quick hitch and rear ballast box). Sooooo, are you certain the dealer said the angle blade and pallet fork would not qualify for the rebate?

From the Washington Post: "ExxonMobil shareholders voted Wednesday to install at least two new independent directors to the company’s board, a resounding defeat for chief executive Darren Woods and a ratification of shareholders’ unhappiness with the way the company had been addressing climate...

This :)

As the market grows, the solutions will follow - More charging stations, boost packs that will get you a ways in limp mode, fast chargers on service trucks, etc. My old motorcycle had a reserve selector on my fuel shut off, to get me home when fuel was low. If all the issues being raised by...

What is the current state of the Bobcat?

Any update on your Bobcat repower?

The mount must somehow keep the saws oriented facing forward. From Wikipedia: The design of the aerial saw is fairly simple. It involves ten two-foot diameter circular saw blades (normally seen in Table saws) mounted on a vertical shaft which is around twenty feet long. Those ten circular saw...

My wife wishes she had an app (or a husband) that put the toilet seat down.

The low voltage switch seems easier to install, but I see fewer of them to buy. See at the 5:30 mark.

So installation with a drill, oscillating cutter and a chisel (for the faceplate)? Not the hardest thing to do, but kind of futsy (see the 3 minute mark of this video)

Swing and a miss ...

So, how are you and the 1700 getting along?

I don't have expertise here, but if the mini split takes care of cooling for the three bedroom wing, it woud be easy to add baseboard electric units in the bedrooms for their occasional need for heat.

Anything new to report?

I'm not worried. No major manufacturer will ever invest in building an electric vehicle or tractor, right?

I get your statistical difference with LS (you could also add Kioti built Bobcats), but I think we're pretty much talking brands. Otherwise we'd be talking about Yanmar being #2 for all those John Deeres they made. Now to really stir the pot let's talk brand reputation⚡ Kubota Gold Standard...

Deere is Huge. AGCO is Huge. I think the OP was asking about the US CUT/SCUT market. I think it's very likely that Kubota is king here followed by Deere. Market share drops off significantly after that. The mushy third is likely New Holland (& Case/IH), Kioti or Mahindra. LS is an up and...

TBN does do all sizes, but I would venture that 95% is 60hp or less.

Allis , White and Agco are not current CUT brands in the US - so not in the top 5 CUT brands in the US.

There is no AGCO Forum on TBN. Massey Ferguson posts are under the Massey Ferguson Forums. (All Other Brands is only 27 pages long)

Based on number of pages on TBN Owning/Operating Kubota 705 John Deere 361 New Holland 228 Kioti 170 Massey Ferguson 137 Mahindra 127 LS 50 Case/IH* 45 Century/Branson* 42 Bobcat* 32 TYM* 20 *...

A gas powered generator could get it home in "safe" mode.

This is a promising step forward. I can see a day when this is scaled up to high hp Ag Tractors. Think about solar panels on all the massive farm out buildings providing electricity and charging powerful battery modules. A self driving mule would bring the battery module out to the field and...

Why couldn't you bury a propane feed outside to the second location?

For CUT US Market, I would Guess Kubota John Deere New Holland - Case/IH Kioti and LS are the rising stars

"I bought the stove from Acme Stove and fireplace center in Harrisonburg." Wood Chuck Dad What could possibly go wrong?

After months of pushing a rock up a hill, once the roofers came, progress exploded! Congratulations.

Helloooooo .....

Vacuum brake booster?

Well, in full disclosure, I once owned a mini van :(

So, how do you own a 1937 Ford 5 window coupe 1969 Corvette convertible and a PT Cruiser?

1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk 1962 Plymouth FBI Car (fastest car I ever owned - only lost 1 race to a Chevelle SS396) Honda 305 scrambler (broke my leg in 5 places) 1970 Ford Police Interceptor 1971 Plymouth Barracuda 1971 Plymouth Satellite 2dr hardtop 1954 Willys Jeep Wagon 1941 Packard...

Private Eyes Are Watching You!

Can I get an Amen?

Resist as you might it's gonna happen ...

If you want the more deluxe cab version get the Kioti 2610SE HST

Not sure how much firefighting you can do with 500 gallons, but I've heard that in Canada, they use a propane powered generator (in case the power goes out) to power a pump from the lake (in your case, your well) to send water to golf course irrigation mounted on the roof to soak the roof and...

So, what was the problem?

It would help if we have a better idea of what you want to do with your tractor. What implements are you planning to buy - mower- tiller- rear blade - box blade - backhoe - snowblower - ? the list goes on. What is your budget? When you say redo your driveway are you talking about adding and...

So, you like the first (wrong) paint better? I hope they can find the formula. You are making progress where things really show!

12.4-28 tires are a fairly common size, so you should be able to find them for $350 - $500 each. Ask a local feed store a good place to buy tires. They may even have a used set of takeoffs. Mounting tractor tires isn't all that hard - after - you've done it about six times :) If you can find...

Are your brakes grinding or otherwise wore out? If they just need adjusting, it's pretty easy.

That grass actually looks pretty nice for having been planted last fall. As it fills in and becomes less clumpy, it will be significantly smoother. In the meantime a suspension seat might be in order.

I'm not sure thus helps.

No help for your question, but posting this for posterity.

This is the picture before the farmer smoothed it. A buldozer isn't going to improve that much. It would could easily be mowed with a rough cut mower as is. It got better after that. I'm guessing better than a pasture but not as good as a lawn, The OP wants a lawn. He will figure things...

I can't vouch for this seat, but maybe getting a decent suspension seat for your zero turn is a modest next step.

I think you got a happy bonus there!

No worries on the questions. The occasional response helps others know if we're on the right track. Pics of the current state would help. I do think it will get better with repeated mowings.

The OP may have answered his own question. He has started 11 threads and only has 22 messages total. It's good to be curious, but I think the OP is considering a wide range of tasks he faces and questions he has, and hasn't settled into a real focus (including, do I need a tractor?). It's...

Once the turf is growing, I would be concerned about soil compaction from using a roller. Should I Roll My Lawn? - Green Giant Services

I would have thought the farmer would have used some sort of drag harrow after discing for final finish, then using a cultipacker to enhance seed/soil contat. That said, this turf is very young - first mowing. As it grows thicker, the root base will self level minor imperfections and the...

A video showing the zero turn at speed would be even better!

A field is not a lawn and a lawn is not a golf course green. All are flat and smooth on their own terms. My guess is that the farmer actually did a pretty good job of removing the ruts, smoothing and seeding and probably ended up with something between a field and a lawn. You seem determined...

ha ha ha

You're the man!

I thought I heard that Yanmar's new IHMT (Integrated Hydraulic Mechanical Transmission) transmission can be serviced without splitting the tractor. Convenience of hydrostatic without the power loss.

NW WI writer wrote about a similar problem. The concept was a sign that said Private Property - Keep Out In execution, he used an old piece of barnwood, some blood red paint, and he chose to deliberately misspell some words. It somved his problem. Can you hear banjos?

In the end, still a good day.

If it's a spacer, you could make one out of wood, saw it in half longitudinally, and clamp it on the axle as a temporary fix that would probably last for a long time.

Or Yoopers!

Is there any better breakfast than coming out of the tent on a chilly morning?

Perfectly understandable given the average 130 hour clutch life this OPERATOR has.

Is it a snap ring, or more of a spacer? Maybe if you could post a couple of pics of the good part and the missing part, others could help.

Maybe there's no operator error, or maybe ....

Bush Hog Rotary Cutter Rough Cut Mower Shredder Brush Hog All are used to describe a heavy duty rotary cutter with swinging blades. Calling one a Bush Hog is like calling an adjustable wrench a Crescent wrench, or groove joint pliers - Channel Locks, or gelatin - Jello. There is a difference...

Don't know, but I like the ratchet straps and the Whiskey. What parts are you needing?

Lordy, that is what I call sweat equity! Well, it works. It may fill in with vegetation and silt over time however. I think you found a good excuse to buy a tractor ;) At some point you might want to do something like my post #19

Good idea.

Pics would help. If it's intermittent and not a lot of water, vegetation lined channels would do the trick. If it is a significant amount of water, you might have a nice source of water for a retention pond. We're all pretty much flying blind here guessing about what you have.

The single bottom plow is a good idea. Making wide shallow channels that are seeded is also an option. Do you have a tractor or equipment?

Update ???

I've owned 2 KingKutter rotary cutters. They have been tough and very functional. I cut brush up to 1 1/2" thick up to 8' tall. My 24hp John Deere 850 powered a 5' kutter just fine. Here is a pic of the trail I cut with a 4' KingKutter and a 15hp Shibaura. 689054 689053

I had an 850 John Deere CUT that was a great tractor - no issues. I'm glad because some parts are not available for that now. Even Deere quits supplying parts for older tractors. Buy the Kioti and enjoy years of trouble free operation:)

The mechanical thumb works better than I would have thought

This is a mechanical thumb. Not sure if hydraulic thumb is available.

That was a good buy!

Any Updates?

My neighbor has a Kubota L3901. It is a nice tractor, and very functional. To me though, it seems cramped and smallish. you will appreciate the extendable links and telescoping stabilizers (on the Kioti) when you hook up attachments. That middle hump on the Kubota will become annoying over...

The Kubota is an economy version, and the Kioti SE is a more deluxe version (flat floor, telescoping stabilizers and lower link, etc.), plus it doesn't have the Micky Mouse HST treadle. The Kioti SE is a nicer tractor at the same price.

I am planning on putting a few pins and clips in there. Those are my extra adjustable wrenches, so (gasp) they also serve as hammers!

Looks nice.

I had a John Deere 850, and it was a great little tractor. Here is an excerpt from my TBN Review: Pros: Very affordable compact utility tractor. Gear shift transmission and slightly larger frame make it a bit dated, but still a great value. Cons: Only one- the PTO clutch is a bit touchy -...

I have an actual tool bag I can use if this one fails, but I'm thinking this will do okay.

Do a search of under 40hp tractors on TractorHouse. If it is in good shape, you will look long and hard to find a better deal.

I have been wanting to add a toolbox to my CUT for a while but there was no good or easy place to do it. As I thought about the fundamentals of what I wanted to carry, I thought - why not just hang a tool bag on the ROPS? I had an unused toiletries bag laying around, and I thought it would be...

You are going to be one happy camper!

Reversing one 3pt pin is an easy and fast first start. That allows you to shift your 3pt arms a fair amount.

I read your post too quickly. i thought you said "Just another day with a good look wearing longies, a sweater, Winter coat, and stocking cap."

Have loud 6500W Coleman and a quiet 2200W Westinghouse inverter/generator. I use the quiet one. Our outages are usually only a few hours. Mainly for TV, Dish, Internet, AC. Refigerator and freezer stay cold inless I open the door. I usually keep 5 gallons of gas with Seafoam and stabilizer...

I kind of understand the Bank's perspective on customers who maintain low balances. Those customers are not exactly profitable.

Don't sharpen your blades knife sharp, they should be slightly dull. Yes, you have to engage the 4wd. You probably also have a differential lock tha you engage with your heel. Good to see it working. Get yourself an operators manual!

How dare you give a reasoned response? :oops:

Don't know the dimensions ... A&I Products AL67R T Rod Chain Lnk

You could probably post on that thread and get in contact with the guy who did it.

Lots of places sell trailer movers - Titan Attachments, Northern Tool, King Kutter, etc. 3 Point Trailer Mover For Tractor - Three Point Trailer Hitch (Free Shipping) Titan Attachments™ It's usually cheaper and better to buy a tractor with a loader than find one to mount. Use what you have...

You can experiment with an ebay key for about $7. Kubota Tractor Key fits L G M Series Case Mahindra Mitsubishi H32412 35260-31852 From the Ilco catalog, this uses the same 1596 blank or Amazon Amazon.com: 32412 lgnition Keys for Case, Cub Cadet, Kubota, Mahindra, Mitsubishi-Satoh (3 Keys)...

This guy repaired his cable L4200 GST Cable broke

Yikes! I hope you get it freed up.

I think he has room in between trees. The depression he would cut out would be lower than the roadbed.

In one dip, there was no natural low area for the water to drain, so I made my own low spot. It was quick and easy to dig out these depressions where needed. Now water drains off after rains and perpetual problems are gone. The road stays in much better shape and maintenance is easy. What...

So, about your road ... I live at the end of a 1/2 mile shared drive, and I've learned that water's going to go where water wants to go. I have been focused on re contouring any area that gad standing water after a rain. Generally that meant crowning the road and making shallow ditches and an...

It is a really good start. When are the roofers coming?

Does the PTO function as it shoud??

From the MPR article: The only time Christensen did crash the drone, it was intentional. At the very end of the video, the drone flies down a bowling lane and strikes the pins. "It actually completely went into (the pins)," Christensen said. "It's got this little break on the protective...

That is a talented drone pilot, and clever staging.

The video was a single shot They overdubbed the audio because of the noise of the drone, 'One take, no CG': How that viral Bryant Lake Bowl drone video was made

Here is the Sub Compact Kioti

Have you checked out Kioti?

WCD, your videos, drone shots and editing are excellent. Here is another pretty cool SINGLE SHOT drone video!

A few have used automotive electric Power Steering. Here is a link to the pics of the above post Power steering for a 1650 revisit - update/revision

Great pics. You are going to love it. How did the wiring go?

Here is a good video that describes the GST. I like mine. There is a slight pause as you shift into a different gear. The pause is slightly longer if that gear change also involves a range change. If your pauses are longer than that, maybe you need a slight linkage adjustment.

That video reminds me of what fashion guru Tim Gunn says when someone asks him "what do you think of my (ugly)outfit" He says "Well, if that's the look you want, you sure have a good one." Well, if that's the Mahindra you want, you sure got a good one!

That sounds like 2 problems to me 🐎🐐

I was going to reply to you earlier. With the free version of Gaia GPS, As you walk and record, the detail and accuracy is just excellent. I would record and stop each trail individually. Somehow I figured out how to export those KML files to Google Earth or Google Maps, and it was quite...

It looks like there are a few skidsteers in your neighborhood.

After I bought my skidsteer, I told my wife "I think that when I retire, I might do a little work as a relationship coach." My wife said "You would suck at that." I said not only would I be good at it, I wouldn't even need to advertise. I would get enough business from referrals. Here is...

Here is some good training.

Well then, get a SCUT!

The push problem is unsettling. My little grey market Shibaura didn't have an over running PTO. I didn't know it, and I pushed the clutch in and the tractor kept going forward. :eek:

I find it addictive. I would locate my new trail routes with flagging tape. Over the years, we've had a few straight line winds come through, so cutting the downfalls can be daunting. I'll have to try the tracking function of Hunt Stand again and see if it is so so erratic.

Nice work! You had better luck with the mapping function of Hunt Stand than I did. Things jumped around wildly. Maybe it was becauxe I was using the free version. Gaia GPS worked much better for me. What was your secret? How are you making your new trails - removinb stumps or cutting them...

You will do all your big yard work, and continue to find more uses for your SCUT. You will not have an overpriced mower sitting around. Are you in snow country? You will find that tasks will become fun.

Would that be a single axle or tandem axle trailer? :eek:

About half my trails were skidder trails from some selective logging, but still had to be cleared of slash. One fourth were 8' tall brush that I cut with that little Shibaura. The remaining 1/4 were done by plotting a route and cutting down trees, then cutting the stumps low enough that...

Ya, that was Google Images to represent our 1952 Chev Bus/Hunting Shack. Good catch!

Deer are funny about what spooks them. I was cutting brush through a newly blazed trail, and with the mower crashing and banging, about 40 yards back a doe and fawn were walking down my new trail and being curious. All that racket didn't bother them, but step on a twig during deer season, and...

The ticks must love you:cool:

BTW, I used the free app GAIA GPS to map the trails and used their satellite layer to make the map. I had been pretty close before on a satellite image - I could see many of the trails and did dead reckoning for others, but I the GAIA was more accurate. I had tried mapping with Huntstand before...

It is pretty much grass after the second mowing.